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Wright, Ed. D., State Superintendent of Schools | |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| DATE: | May 29, 2025 |  |\n| SUBJECT: | Update on Kindergarten Readiness Assessment |  |\n\nPurpose  \nThe purpose of this item is to present an update on implementation progress of the new Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) .  \nBackground  \nIn July 2024, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) awarded a contract to Renaissance Learning to implement a new KRA instrument beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. During the 2024-2025 school year, a comprehensive training and communications plan was implemented to support the preparation and transition to this new assessment. MSDE has successfully trained most local district-level personnel and is working to train all school-level test administrators. Training efforts will continue throughout the spring, with additional statewide sessions scheduled for August 2025 to support new teachers and administrators. The KRA will include Star Early Literacy and Star Curriculum-Based Measures (CBM) to assess foundational skills and to meet the screening requirements in the Ready to Read Act. The KRA testing window is scheduled to open in August 2025, with public reporting of the data planned for 45 days after the window closes on October 10, 2025.  \nExecutive Summary  \nThe presentation will provide an update on the components of the new KRA and timeline for training/administration. Example screen shots are also provided within the presentation to preview the student experience.  \nAttachments  \nKindergarten Readiness Assessment Update. pdf  \nDIVISION OF ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY  \nKindergarten Readiness Assessment Update  \nMay 29, 2025  \nPresented By | Tim Guy, Assistant State Superintendent  \nMaryland State Board of Education | Kindergarten Readiness Assessment 0.29.2025  2   \nPresentation Outline  \n1. About the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA)  \n2. Preview Example Format  \n3. Training and Timeline  \n4. Ready to Read Act  \nAbout the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA)  \nKindergarten Readiness Assessment  \nRequired fall administration, optional through year progress monitoring  \nStar Early Literacy  \n• 10-minute computer adaptive assessment  \n• Available in English and Spanish  \nStar Math  \n• 20-minute computer adaptive assessment  \n• Available in English and Spanish  \nSAEBRS (Social, Academic, Emotional Behavior Risk Screener)  \n• 19-question teacher survey  \nMaryland State Board of Education | Kindergarten Readiness Assessment 05.29.2025  3   \nAbout the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA)  \nEarly Learning Assessment  \nOptional prekindergarten assessment for LEAs and private providers  \nStar Early Literacy  \n• 10-minute computer adaptive assessment  \n• Available in English and Spanish  \nProLADR (Profile of Preschool Learning and Development Readiness)  \n• Observational Assessment of Six Domains: Social and Emotional, Language and Literacy,*Cognitive (includes mathematics), Approaches to Learning, Physical and Motor, Creativity and the Arts  \n* Cognitive Domain includes the following subdomains: Mathematical and Logical Thinking, Scientific Thinking, and Problem Solving, and Social Systems Understanding  \nMaryland State Board of Education | Kindergarten Readiness Assessment 05.29.2025  4   \n Preview Example Format   \nStar Assessment Format  \nMaryland State Board of Education | Kindergarten Readiness Assessment 05.29.2025  5   \nPreview Example Format  \nStar Assessment Format  \nMaryland State Board of Education | Kindergarten Readiness Assessment 05.29.2025  6   \nTraining and Timeline  \nKRA Professional Learning  \nIn-Person Training for District and School Leaders  \n• 3-hour overview sessions  \n• Delivered at regional locations around the state in winter and again in spring  \n• Asynchronous video also available  \n• Virtual session for new principals in August  \nMaryland State Board of Education | Kindergarten Readiness Assess","cbCaisGxRfoCw9ZY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisGxRfoCw9ZY","pdf",1899254,12,"English","# About the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA)\n## Required and optional administration\n## Star Early Literacy, Star Math, and SAEBRS\n# Preview Example Format\n## Star Assessment Format\n# Training and Timeline\n## KRA Professional Learning\n## Test Administrator Training\n## KRA Administration Timeline\n# Ready to Read Act","[{\"question\":\"When does the KRA testing window open and when is public reporting planned?\",\"answer\":\"The KRA testing window is scheduled to open in August 2025, and public reporting is planned within 45 days after the window closes on October 10, 2025.\"},{\"question\":\"What assessment components are included in the new KRA?\",\"answer\":\"The KRA includes Star Early Literacy and Star Curriculum-Based Measures (CBM) to assess foundational skills. 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